We are pleased to share that renowned artificial intelligence firm Volley (volley.com), backed by JPMorgan Chase and both former CTOs of Goldman Sachs, has been selected to power the SS&C Learning Institute’s next generation of education and training offerings.

By Adam Hall
Building a culture of effective leadership is not easy, and involves a multi-pronged approach. Hosting a leadership seminar once or twice a year is not enough to guarantee success. To attain long-term success, you need to weave in the search for great leaders throughout the fabric of your organization.
Organizations recognize that the search for great leaders should be constant and ongoing. Managers at all levels must identify those in their ranks with potential, and work ...

By: Adam Hall
In our twenty years in the training business, we at SS&C Zoologic Learning Solutions have seen many creative approaches to solving the problem of proliferating necessary training. Having worked with hundreds of financial institutions over the years, we have a vast range of stories we can tell about how to improve the culture of training in an organization and get the highest possible return for your investment.
A strategy that we have seen used to great effect recently is ...

A guide to creating impactful training material.
By: Stephanie Hodnett
As with any tool or new technology, preparation and clarity of focus are prerequisites for delivering an effective product. Here are some tips and tricks for managing your production process.
Identify your topic and scope - You should have a strong outline and learning objectives that are clear and specific. Avoid long, rambling, unfocused speeches at all costs. Reach agreement on script and scope before recording ...

By: Adam Hall
The secret of successful hiring is often not in finding a one-to-one match-up with every skill needed to perform the job successfully. Even if you do manage to locate the person with that precise match, you may not be able to retain that employee for a long period. She/he may find the position less of a challenge and could look to leave as soon as possible.
Managers who are best at hiring will often report that their best employees were the ones who brought the right mix ...